Name/Title
VestEntry/Object ID
1960.32.6Description
Vest white silk brocade front. The silk is woven in a textured stripe, alternating between large and small diaper pattern. Within the small diaper strips are round medallions with purple, blue, and brown floral bunches alternating with purple and blue floral springs. The vest has a small folding collar, and buttons up the center front to the high neckline with 6 turned wood buttons. It has 3 welt pockets. The hemline sits at or near the wearer's natural waist and has a slight curve in order to sit straight across when worn. The back of the vest is made from a single panel of white cotton, and there are two horizontal strips to adjust fit.Context
Worn by George Holmes of Jeffersonville, Vermont, at his marriage to Jane Waugh.Acquisition
Accession
1960.32Source or Donor
Holmes, William GeorgeClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
VestClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Fabric
BrocadeMaterial
SilkMaterial
CottonLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
VestNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Holmes, George William (1842-1920)Related Places
Place
Village
JeffersonvilleTown
CambridgeCounty
Lamoille CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America